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15 11, 2022

Authority Brands Acquires DRYmedic Restoration Services

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-11-15T10:39:42-05:00November 15th, 2022|Tags: America's Swimming Pool Company, at-home care, Authority Brands, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, home services franchising platform, Homewatch CareGivers, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, pest control services, residential cleaning, STOP Restoration, swimming pool repair and maintenance, The Cleaning Authority|

COLUMBIA, Md. — Authority Brands announced today the purchase of DRYmedic Restoration Services. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded by Carlos Hesano and Benjamin Gergis in 2014, DRYmedic helps bring families and businesses back to life after disaster. What started as a family business with one truck has grown to serve the Detroit, Michigan region with over 40 trucks, providing a full range of disaster restoration services that take clients from cleanup to complete recovery from fire, flood, storm, mold and asbestos.

Companies under the Authority Brands umbrella include leading home service brands America’s Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, Color World Painting, DoodyCalls, Homewatch CareGivers, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, STOP Restoration and Woofie’s. They operate across swimming pool repair and maintenance, plumbing, the residential cleaning, indoor and outdoor painting, pet waste removal, at-home care, electrical and heating, tree care, pest control services, ventilation and air-conditioning (“HVAC”), restoration sectors, and grooming and pet services, respectively. Authority Brands supports individual franchisee growth by providing strong marketing, technology and operational tools and resources.

“DRYmedic is the perfect addition to the Authority Brands portfolio, complementing the suite of professional home services our brands provide,” said Craig Donaldson, CEO of Authority Brands. “This year marks Authority Brands’ 5th anniversary and over that time, we have achieved impressive growth, responding to the increased demand for home services by expanding our portfolio with thoughtful concepts that benefit owners and clientele alike. We are thrilled to support DRYmedic as their business expands and provide resources to help the company achieve their growth goals.”

“When considering new brands to join the Authority Brands family, we look for entrepreneurs who have a clear vision for the future of their company. DRYmedic has achieved a lot on its own, and now with the support of our system they are primed to grow exponentially. We look forward to DRYmedic scaling with the resources Authority Brands can provide,” said Ashish Karandikar, Board of Directors member of Authority Brands’ parent company and Partner at Apax.

“We created DRYmedic to fill a need – the need to bring our community top-quality, professional restoration and disaster cleanup services. Now that we are joining forces with the Authority Brands network, our company will have the right resources and support to continue serving our clients while expanding our reach and ability to help more people,” said Carlos Hesano, Founder and CEO of DRYmedic.

Greenwich Capital Group represented DRYmedic and acted as their exclusive financial advisor for the transaction.

About Authority Brands

Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Authority Brands’ companies include 12 leading home service franchisors: America’s Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, Color World Painting, DoodyCalls, Homewatch CareGivers, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, STOP Restoration, and Woofie’s. Together, these brands provide home services through more than 1,900 territories operated by more than 1,000 franchise owners. Authority Brands is dedicated to supporting individual franchise owner growth by providing strong marketing, technology, and operational support. See www.authoritybrands.com for more information.

11 11, 2022

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving® Names Sean Lewis The Grand Prize Winner Of The Pitch

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-11-11T10:12:49-05:00November 11th, 2022|Tags: College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving, donation pickups, junk removal, residential and commercial moving|

U.S. Army veteran to receive a free franchise in El Paso, Texas.

TAMPA, Fla. — College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving®, an award-winning company and industry leader in stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs, announced today that Sean Lewis is the grand prize winner of The Pitch, a contest developed specifically for military veterans. Lewis will be awarded a free franchise with the full-service moving company. The contest was open to U.S. veterans who served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to announce the winner of The Pitch Contest. The Pitch was a way to show our appreciation for military members who sacrifice so much for our country and to attract more military members to our franchise family,” said Dana Hansen, Director of Franchise Development for College HUNKS. “Military members tend to perform at an extremely high level and experience tremendous success with College HUNKS because of our culture that is built on similar values that are embraced in the military.”

Lewis served as an officer in the U.S. Army for over 20 years. He currently serves as the Director of Sports, Fitness and Aquatics for the Army’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Directorate in Fort Bliss, Texas. He used all his military experience to build the organization from a concept to fully mission capable in six months, which included establishing a vision, mission statement and marketing to the senior leadership at Fort Bliss; hiring personnel, acquiring office space, and building a team that became the most productive of nine other centers being stood up at the same time.

“It was my sincere pleasure to take Sean through our discovery process and he was an absolute joy to work with from our very first conversation. His enthusiasm is contagious, and it was clear early on that he really loves our culture and that we share the same core values,” continued Hansen. “He’s clearly been a tremendous mentor in his career in the US Army, retiring as a Lt. Col and even after retirement continuing to work with and develop future leaders at the US Army’s Human Performance Ready and Resilient Center of Excellence at Fort Bill, TX. We had tremendous candidates, but Sean is the best of the best.”

“As a Top-rated Franchise for Veterans for more than 10 years, we are proud to join forces with veterans to create a better future for them and to grow our company together,” concluded Hansen. Across the College HUNKS system, veterans make up close to 15% of owners.

About College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving

College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving^® was originally founded by two college buddies with a beat-up cargo van and now has more than 200 franchises providing full-service tech-enabled residential and commercial moving, junk removal, donation pickups, and labor services in the United States as well as Canada. For more information, visit www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com.

11 11, 2022

AtWork President and COO Jason Leverant Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Staffing Association

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-11-11T10:07:52-05:00November 11th, 2022|Tags: AtWork Group, franchise growth, staffing franchise, temp-to-hire and direct-hire services|

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — AtWork, a rapidly growing national staffing franchise announced today that its President and COO Jason Leverant has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Staffing Association. The slate of directors, including Leverant, was voted on by the board during its meeting at Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo.

The American Staffing Association is the voice of the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. ASA and its state affiliates advance the interests of the industry across all sectors through advocacy, research, education, and the promotion of high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices. The Board of Directors, which is made up of representatives from both independent firms and national companies, provides guidance for these nationwide efforts.

“I’m so excited to be invited to serve on the ASA Board of Directors,” said Leverant. I’ve volunteered extensively with the ASA over the last 15 years to help elevate the temporary staffing industry, and I’m excited to be placed in role that I can have an even greater impact on this front!”

“In the midst of economic uncertainty and a historic labor shortage, the ASA and its board of directors will continue to highlight the important roles that the staffing and recruiting industry plays as enablers of talent and providers of talent solutions and services to organizations across every sector,” said Richard Wahlquist, President and CEO of ASA. “ASA’s volunteers and staff are excited to work with our new board chair, Threase Baker, as we focus on creating more opportunities for growth in the staffing and recruiting industry.”

The complete list of ASA board members can be found at AmericanStaffing.net.

About AtWork Group

To learn more about AtWork, visit AtWork.com.

10 11, 2022

Rebecca Belgodere Wins Top Sales Award in the FASTSIGNS Network

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-11-10T09:56:27-05:00November 10th, 2022|Tags: FASTSIGNS International Inc., FASTSIGNS® sign and graphic centers, Propelled Brands, sign and graphic solutions, sign and visual communication franchise|

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico — Rebecca Belgodere, an Outside Sales Professional for FASTSIGNS® of Caguas received the Catherine Monson Salesperson of the Year Award at the 2022 FASTSIGNS Outside Sales Summit held in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

This prestigious award recognizes an Outside Sales Professional that best represents the spirit of the FASTSIGNS brand by solving visual communication challenges through comprehensive solutions. It also honors someone who continually improves their selling skills and encourages others.

“It’s a huge honor and a celebration for me, the clients and the entire team,” said Rebecca. “I fell in love with the brand and the culture of how they care for all of us. We experienced that care when the hurricanes hit Puerto Rico and also during the pandemic. You know you’re going to be successful with the support of FASTSIGNS.”

Rebecca’s advertising agency background allows her project management skills to shine when working with vendors and clients. This makes her a valuable asset at FASTSIGNS.

Rebecca trains everyone who joins FASTSIGNS PR or the Dominican Republic.

“One of the things that sets Rebecca apart is that she never runs from a challenge. She was new to the world of signs when she started, but nothing we have thrown at her stops her,” said Jose Corujo, franchisee at FASTSIGNS of Caguas, PR. “She always finds a way, and that’s a skill that she has taken to another level.”

This year, the high-performing Puerto Rican sales team celebrated additional achievements. Ricky Rivera received The Gold Sales Award and Maria DelValle and Ziranay Torres received The Bronze Sales Award.

“We consider our FASTSIGNS team our family,” shared Franchisee Teresa Caballero.
“We love helping people feel like they belong, no matter who they are or what they do. That’s our business, and Rebecca has really been able to help further that culture here at FASTSIGNS.”

Franchisee Juan Rivera said, “Because of the way the franchise model is set up, we’ve been able to develop someone like Rebecca with a transactional background to become a visual communication consultant who gives valuable advice to clients on integrated solutions to take their brand to the next level.”

Rebecca understands people and truly serves her clients. “I’m helping clients achieve business success. Their success is our success.”

About FASTSIGNS®

FASTSIGNS^®of Caguas is a locally and independently owned and operated visual ideas company. FASTSIGNS is an industry leader that began over 35 years ago and has over 760 centers in the U.S. and internationally. We celebrate the spirit of creativity and the power of possibilities. Working with FASTSIGNS can leave a lasting impression on your business.

FASTSIGNS is frequently recognized for franchisee satisfaction and through franchising awards which include being ranked #1 on Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500® List for the sixth consecutive year for 2022 and being named a 2022 Best-in-Category Franchise by Franchise Business Review. Let us help “Make Your Statement.” Visit https://www.fastsigns.com/caguas-pr/ or call 787.961.6446.

10 11, 2022

Tint World® Announces Opening of New Mountain View Location

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-11-10T09:50:28-05:00November 10th, 2022|Tags: automotive styling, Automotive Styling Centers, award-winning franchise, Tint World, window tinting and security film services|

Updated National Automotive Styling Centers™ franchise reopens to continue serving northern California.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, announces the relocation of its Mountain View location.

Under owners Abdelrahim Afaghani and Sultan Alafghani, the new updated Tint World® Mountain View provides the Santa Clara area with premier automotive aftermarket accessories and styling and window-tinting services. The new location enhances Tint World®’s industry-leading service and customer experience.

“With our new location, we’re equipped to meet the evolving needs of drivers throughout our northern California service area,” Afaghani said. “This space provides a great environment for customers to experience Tint World®’s premium automotive styling products and empowers us to deliver the industry-leading service on which Tint World® has built its continuing success.”

Tint World® Mountain View is located at 2185 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, California 94043. To book an appointment, request a quote, or find out more about what the store offers, call (408) 610-3810 or visit https://www.tintworld.com/locations/ca/mountain-view-057/.

“Abdelrahim and Sultan have demonstrated a true commitment to Tint World®’s proven franchise systems and to the customers in their service area,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World®. “Their team reflects the passion and dedication that have made this company an authentic franchise success story.”

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ offer sales and installation of auto accessories, mobile electronics, audio video equipment, security systems, custom wheels and tire packages, window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection films, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, maintenance and repair services, and more. Tint World® is also the leading provider of residential, commercial and marine computerized window tinting and security film services with locations throughout the U.S. and abroad, with franchise opportunities available worldwide.

About Tint World®

Founded in 1982, Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest-growing automotive accessories and window tinting international franchise, specializing in window tinting, protective films, vehicle wraps, audio and electronics, security systems, car and truck accessories, wheels and tires, detailing and ceramic coating, and installation services.

Tint World® Mobile Services™ include marine, residential, and commercial window tinting films, solar films, decorative films, safety and security films, and protective ceramic coatings. Tint World® has locations in the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, with master franchise opportunities available worldwide. To find out more, please visit www.TintWorld.com or  https://www.tintworld.com/franchise-opportunities.

9 11, 2022

skoah facial shop Partners with REP’M Group to Accelerate National Growth

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-11-09T10:38:26-05:00November 9th, 2022|Tags: 4Ever Young, Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping, Franchise Growth Company, ISI Elite Training, Lime Painting, REP'M Group|

Full-Service Franchise Development Firm Launches Boutique Facial Studio into Franchising Nationwide

CORNELIUS, N.C. — REP’M Group – an elite franchise growth enabler, offering a full spectrum of development services under one roof – has announced they have added skoah facial shop to its portfolio of established brands. With years of business expertise in franchising, REP’M Group’s elite in-house service offerings are hyper-focused on growing skoah and cementing the brand as a household name. Skoah facial shops currently has two open locations and plans to have 200+ under development in the next 36 months through the help and guidance of REP’M.

“Skoah facial shops is a unique company that exemplifies what we’re looking for in a partner and we are excited to work with their team to develop the franchise and accelerate their growth nationwide,” said Nick Sheehan from REP’M Group. “Skoah facial shops has the potential for growth given the high-quality products, beautiful locations, strong operating system, and consistent and continued growth and innovation. The success of the brand has shown that there is a market for affordable luxury in the beauty industry and skoah facial shops has made tremendous steps toward becoming a nationwide boutique facial shop.”

Founded in 2001, skoah facial shop was created to fill a void in the boutique beauty space by having a dedicated emphasis on facials only. Skoah is devoted to healthy skin by combining effective skin care workouts with incredible training, coaching, and a proprietary, clean product line. Skoah facial shops offer a variety of innovative facials including signature facial workouts, skoah branded hydrafacials, facial peels, and customized masks in a relaxing and unpretentious spa environment. Skoah facial shop is on a mission to create facial experiences that create lasting, meaningful, and powerful customer relationships with its monthly membership option. The brand exists to make everyone feel great from the skin in.

“We are confident that working with the talented individuals at REP’M Group will allow the skoah brand to successfully expand into new territories throughout the United States,” said skoah facial shop President, John Cohen. “We wanted to partner with a company that understands our goal and can see the difference we are trying to make within the beauty and wellness industry. With REP’M Group’s services and expert guidance, we hope to soon open more locations with dedicated franchisees that have the drive and tenacity to revolutionize the skincare industry just as we do.”

The skoah facial shop brand has gained notoriety by creating a unique facial experience that has taken elements from a personal trainer and brought them into their facial shops. The brand calls them skin care workouts; designed to train, tone, and focus on a healthy face. This, paired with the brand’s unique membership benefits, help promote happy and healthy skin that helps clients achieve their beauty goals and keeps skin healthy on a long-term basis.

To learn more about skoah facial shop, visit https://www.skoahfacials.com/franchise/, or email jberman@repmgroup.com for more information.

About skoah facial shop
Poised to disrupt an $18 billion industry, skoah facial shop is ready to change the way Americans think about skin care. Founded in 2003 as a first-to-market, facials-only franchise, skoah is making skincare what it always should have been: personal, accessible, affordable, and essential. By specializing solely on facials and skincare, skoah has pioneered the concept of personal training for your skin. Skoah facial shop customers buy memberships, where they receive a monthly facial, a discount on a personalized skincare routine made from our award-winning, proprietary, and clean skin care line. Skoah’s 60+ skin care products are PETA certified, free of petroleum byproducts and sodium lauryl sulfate, and full of skoah’s proprietary blend of 11 plant extracts. Skoah facial shops is part of the Franworth portfolio of brands. To learn more about the skoah franchise opportunity, visit www.skoahfacials.com/franchise/.

About REP’M Group

REP’M Group, which is based in Cornelius, N.C., is a full-service franchise development company that works holistically to provide franchisors with the sales and real estate expertise necessary for growth. REP’M has four pillars that assist all phases of the Franchise Development process: Brand’M, Grow’M, Build’M and Scale’M. REP’M Group has more than 60 employees that service 20-plus brands nationwide.

REP’M Group brands include Alloy Personal Training, Ellie Mental Health, Garage Kings, Lash Lounge, Kidokinetics, LIME Painting, Pause Studio, skoah facial shop, Splash and Dash, and 4EverYoung.

9 11, 2022

Dryer Vent Wizard® Celebrates National Sock Day by Donating Socks to Local Shelters

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-11-09T10:29:49-05:00November 9th, 2022|Tags: dryer vent cleaning and maintenance, dryer vent repair and replacement franchise, home based franchise, home services franchisor, Neighborly, owner operated franchise opportunity, residential and commercial clients|

Franchise Owners and Employees across the U.S. Participate in Giving Back to their Communities.

WACO, Texas — To celebrate National Sock Day, Dryer Vent Wizard®, a Neighborly® company, is collaborating with the Sock It To ‘Em Campaign during the month of November through National Sock Day (December 4, 2022), donating socks to homeless shelters across the U.S. to help raise awareness about how sock donations can provide warmth to those in need during the winter season. Socks are the least donated item to homeless shelters, but a much-needed clothing item by those experiencing homelessness and seeking warmth during colder weather.

“We know this time of year can be tough for some people and we’re excited to have the opportunity to collaborate with Sock It To Em Campaign to help provide socks to people in need,” said Jason Kapica, President of Dryer Vent Wizard, a Neighborly company. “Socks are the one article of clothing people may forget about when making a donation but providing a brand-new pair of socks through this initiative can make a real difference.”

Dryer Vent Wizard franchise locations and local communities across the nation are encouraged to take part in this campaign and donate socks through the Sock It To Em Campaign link found here, or at a local homeless shelter.

“We are thrilled that the small business owners at Dryer Vent Wizard and people within their communities are willing to donate new socks to cover the feet of those who need them,” said Susan Lee, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Sock It To Em Campaign. “It’s a great way to get the whole community involved for a good cause that will bring joy and warmth to those in need, and what better time than the Holiday season.”

Sock It To Em Campaign is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide new socks to men, women and children experiencing homelessness and in need. In the past 10 years, Sock It To Em Campaign has given away almost 900,000 pairs of socks in 41 states. Dryer Vent Wizard hopes to work together with Sock It To Em Campaign to reach their 1 million-pair goal for sock donations.

About Dryer Vent Wizard®

Dryer Vent Wizard®, a Neighborly® company, provides professional dryer duct and vent cleaning, inspection, repair, and maintenance services. Dryer Vent Wizard® operates throughout both the United States and Canada with more than 130 independently owned and operated franchise locations. Established in 2011, Dryer Vent Wizard® is part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services company with more than 30 brands and 5,000 franchises collectively serving 12 million+ customers in six countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. Neighborly® brands are found at Neighborly.com and through the Neighborly App. For more information about Dryer Vent Wizard®, visit DryerVentWizard.com.

8 11, 2022

Virginia Proves to be an A+ Market for Celebree School: Announces 13 Signed Franchise Agreements

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-11-08T11:37:15-05:00November 8th, 2022|Tags: Celebree School, early-childhood education, preschool, summer camp programs, toddler care|

Early Childhood Education Franchise Grows Statewide Presence, Four Schools Slated to Open by End of 2023.

ARLINGTON, Va. — Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs, is capitalizing on growth potential in Virginia. The brand announces 13 franchise agreements in various stages of development across the state, plus an additional seven schools under future development agreements. Of these, four schools are projected to open in Arlington, Herndon, Alexandria, and Dulles by the end of 2023.

The new schools will join four currently open and operating Celebree Schools in the state – Reston, Henrico, Ashburn, and Tysons-Jones Branch. Company leadership sees vast growth potential across Virginia with opportunity to add six schools in the Northern Virginia market, five schools in Southern Virginia, and three schools in Virginia Beach. These development efforts contribute to Celebree School’s aggressive expansion goal of opening 150 new schools over the next three years.

“After developing successful schools in our home state of Maryland, Virginia was a natural next step as a target growth area for our continued franchise expansion,” said Richard Huffman, Founder and CEO of Celebree School. “With strong demand for high-quality early childhood education and brand awareness from our successful corporate schools in a neighboring state, we’re eager to get these new schools open and operating to best serve the community.”

The next Celebree School to open in Virginia is Celebree School of Alexandria, projected to open in January at 2450 Mill Rd. On the heels of this opening will be Celebree School of National Landing, opening in Spring 2023 at Metropolitan Park for Amazon’s second Headquarters in Arlington. In Summer 2023, Herndon residents can expect Celebree School of Herndon to open in their community, and by late 2023 Celebree School of Dulles is projected to open its doors.

Celebree School lives by its promise to Grow People Big and Small™, and was founded on the belief that success in early childhood development is equal parts curriculum and a connection that extends beyond the classroom to address the needs of the whole child and the whole family. Each Celebree School is a village made up of parents, children, and educators with a focus on curriculum-based care that prepares your child for kindergarten and beyond.

Programs are available for children six weeks to 12-years-old with unique curriculums designed to develop positive social skills and values while allowing children to learn about their world through age-appropriate play, projects, and activities. Care is available part-time or full-time, and parents are allowed to drop in and visit at any time.

“With a 25-plus-year history, we’ve built an incredible infrastructure for growth. By partnering with like-minded franchisees who believe in our brand and our mission, we’re poised for long-term success,” added Huffman.

As franchise development continues to surge, Celebree School is looking for qualified and engaged individuals seeking single and multi-unit opportunities who are involved in their community, have a passion for childhood education, and are eager to explore the world of franchising.

When franchisees invest with Celebree School, they’re investing in an organization with a strong culture, solid systems, and a proven business model backed with 25-plus years of experience in providing exceptional early childhood education. For more information of franchising opportunities visit https://www.celebree.com/franchising/.

About Celebree School

Founded in 1994, Celebree School is a leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs. With a mission to Grow People Big and Small™, Celebree School believes success in early childhood development is equal parts curriculum and connection. Each school employs a customized program that addresses the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of children and follows applicable state guidelines. In 2019, Celebree School launched its franchise offering. Learn more about how we grow confident children who are prepared for school and life at Celebree.com.

8 11, 2022

PuroClean of San Juan Hosts Grand Opening Event

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-11-08T11:24:20-05:00November 8th, 2022|Tags: biohazard cleanup, fire and smoke damage remediation, flood water removal, mold removal, PuroClean, water damage remediation|

Local Dignitaries and PuroClean Executive Leadership Attend Grand Opening Event of First PuroClean Franchise in the Caribbean.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — PuroClean, one of the country’s leading property restoration and remediation franchises, recently hosted a grand opening event for PuroClean of San Juan at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan. Led by Joseph Ortíz, a U.S. Army veteran and owner of PuroClean of Reston, Virginia, the San Juan location is the company’s first franchise to open in the Caribbean. A Puerto Rican native, Ortíz launched his restoration business to provide emergency water, fire, mold and biohazard removal services to the island residents following an unusually active Atlantic hurricane season.

The grand opening event saw the attendance of local Puerto Rican dignitaries and PuroClean leadership including Steve White, President and COO of PuroClean, and George Hernández, SVP of Operations, Commercial Large Loss. Mónika Candelaria, anchor of WAPA-TV Noticentro al Amanecer was the moderator of the grand opening.

Special thanks to the following dignitaries in attendance:

Víctor Merced, deputy secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC).
Luis Almañy, president of the Economic Development Bank.
David M. Pérez, director of the Puerto Rico Trade and Export Company.
Arlene Ramírez Rodríguez, executive of the Department of Housing.
Lourdes Aponte, president of el Centro Unido de Detallistas.
Licenciada Liza Garcia, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce of Puerto Rico.
Fabio Quevedo, president of Building Materials Association (ACMC).
Linda Ayala, executive director of la Asociación de Farmacias de la Comunidad.
María Medina, executive director of la Asociación de Concreteros de Puerto Rico.
Eduardo Rivera, director of the Authority for the Financing of the Infrastructure (AFI) of Puerto Rico.
Licenciada Lesley Borre, secretary at the Department of State.

“Expanding our services in Puerto Rico is a giant step for us as a company, and we are so proud of Joe and his team for all the hard work that has led to this special moment,” White said. “At PuroClean, we strive every day to deliver that critical response our customers depend on, and with the opening of our first location in San Juan, we are making an impact in a new area that is very prone to the destruction of severe climate and weather-related property damage. With Joe’s background of service and passion for his community, we know PuroClean of San Juan will do great work on the island.”

For more than 20 years, PuroClean has helped home and business owners with their restoration and remediation needs, serving communities across the United States and Canada with a network of more than 400 offices.

For more information about PuroClean, call 800-775-7876 or visit www.PuroClean.com. For more information about franchising opportunities, visit www.PuroCleanFranchise.com.

About PuroClean

PuroClean is a leading, world-class service brand for property water damage remediation, fire and smoke damage mitigation, mold removal and biohazard clean-up services, working with both residential and commercial customers across the US and Canada. Founded in 2001, PuroClean is a diverse, fast-growing network of more than 400 North American franchise locations, each independently owned and operated. With a commitment to respond within two hours, the professionals at PuroClean are thoroughly screened, insured, and trained in utilizing the latest cutting-edge mitigation technology to complete the remediation task at hand. PuroClean has earned numerous awards within franchising and the greater global business community, including “The Franchise Satisfaction Award” from Franchise Business Review, ranking within the top 100 on The Franchise 500 from Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc. Magazine’s “5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies” and Franchise Times “Fast and Serious” and “Top 400,” and being named a Top Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur Magazine. PuroClean has the highest customer service satisfaction score among the top three insurance carriers in the country.

7 11, 2022

$50,000 Donated to Patriot PAWS by Pet Supplies Plus and Natural Balance® in Honor of Veterans Day

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-11-07T23:35:50-05:00November 7th, 2022|Tags: Franchise Group, natural pet food, pet grooming and self-wash facilities, pet supplies franchise, Pet Supplies Plus|

Largest Pet Retail Franchise and Premium Pet Food Maker Help Provide Service Dogs to Deserving Veterans.

DALLAS — Pet Supplies Plus, the largest and most trusted pet retail franchise has once again joined forces with Natural Balance® to raise awareness about the profound impact Service Dogs have on America’s servicemen and women. Pet Supplies Plus and Natural Balance continue their national partnership with a donation of $50,000 to Patriot PAWS Service Dogs, a non-profit that trains and provides Service Dogs for disabled Veterans, at no cost. Pet Supplies Plus hosted a check presentation at their location in Dallas, Texas on November 3^rd.

In honor of Veterans Day, any purchase of Natural Balance products made at a Pet Supplies Plus store through November 27 will support the $50,000 donation to Patriot PAWS Service Dogs. With this donation, Patriot PAWS will provide Service Dogs free of charge to disabled American Veterans to help restore and maintain their physical and emotional independence.

“This has become an annual initiative for Pet Supplies Plus and one that is near and dear to our hearts,” said Chris Rowland, CEO of Pet Supplies Plus. “Patriot PAWS makes such a huge impact and we’re proud to make this contribution alongside Natural Balance so Veterans can be paired with service dogs at no cost.”

The check presentation was held at the Pet Supplies Plus of Dallas-Medallion, located at 6464 E. Northwest Highway, on November 3. Pet Supplies Plus and Natural Balance presented the check together to Patriot PAWS joined by Patriot PAWS’ Founder & Executive Director, Lori Stevens, Development Coordinator, Marissa Pittman, Development Coordinator, Sarah Mathers and Patriot PAWS Service Dog, Pierce.

“We are incredibly grateful to our friends at Natural Balance and Pet Supplies Plus,” said Patriot PAWS Founder Lori Stevens. “because of this generous donation, we are able to continue saving the lives of those who served our great nation.”

Patriot PAWS works to train and provide Service Dogs for Veterans at no cost. Their mission allows for Veterans to continue to be positively impacted by Service Dogs without the costs of training, which is around $35,000 per dog. With the help of donors, volunteers, and training programs, Patriot PAWS is able to eliminate the entire cost for Veterans. With the current demand, and the additional impact of the pandemic, the work that Patriot PAWS does is even more essential to well-being of Veterans.

Founded in 2006 by professional dog trainer, Lori Stevens, Patriot PAWS aims to train and place Service Dogs with disabled Veterans, and others, that suffer from Mobile Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injuries and / or Post-Traumatic Stress. As of Fall of 2022, Patriot PAWS has placed over 400 dogs from their program. Patriot PAWS can house up to 25 Service Dogs at their Rockwall Campus and the rest dispersed throughout their various programs, which include the Texas A&M Student Led Puppy Raiser Program, their local DFW Puppy Raiser Program, and their partnership with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice where inmates in three prison units train Service Dogs. The organization continues to remain focused on their mission, and with the help of Pet Supplies Plus and Natural Balance, expects to be able to make a handful of additional placements by the end of the year.

“Natural Balance is incredibly proud to once again partner with Pet Supplies Plus to support Patriot PAWS,” said Darcy Hagan, Vice President of Sales of Natural Balance. “Being able to help provide a trained service dog to a Veteran in need could not be more rewarding. Thank you to Patriot PAWS for their great work.”

Pet Supplies Plus offers a wide array of natural pet foods and a variety of made-in-the-USA pet consumables, including food, treats, rawhide and chews. Set in welcoming neighborhood environments, Pet Supplies Plus team members get to know their neighbors and pets by name at every store. Full-service grooming, self-serve pet wash stations and fresh bakery treats are also available in-store at many locations. Neighbors can now fill prescriptions online and receive home delivery for quality medications and specialty diets. Whether shopping in-store or online, choosing local is easy. For more information, visit www.petsuppliesplus.com.

About Pet Supplies Plus

Your neighborhood Pet Supplies Plus has everything you need for your furry, scaly and feathery friends. Our shelves are stocked with the right products, including a wide selection of natural and made in the USA products. Easily find all their favorites at prices you love, whether you shop with us in store or online using free curbside pickup, same-day delivery or Autoship. To help keep your pets happy and healthy, pet prescriptions can be filled online and delivered directly to your door. As the nation’s largest independent pet store with over 630 locations in 40 states and counting, we make shopping local simple. For more information visit www.petsuppliesplus.com.

About Natural Balance®

Founded in 1989, Natural Balance is a leading premium pet food brand specializing in high-quality dog and cat food products sold exclusively through pet specialty and eCommerce channels. Natural Balance, a pioneer in the limited ingredient category, has a 30+ year history in creating complete and balanced recipes. In 2021, Natural Balance became an independent and privately held company. For more information on Natural Balance, please visit www.naturalbalanceinc.com.

About Patriot PAWS Service Dogs

The mission of Patriot PAWS is to train and provide Service Dogs of the highest quality at no cost to disabled American Veterans and others with mobile disabilities in order to help restore their physical and emotional independence. Patriot PAWS intends to build partnerships with state and community organizations to help develop and support this goal. For more information on Patriot PAWS Service Dogs, please visit www.patriotpaws.org.

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